He might have been someone I've met only handful of times. (E3, Comic Con) I never knew your first name, and I think you told me it was Christian at one point, but in all honesty. You were always going to be Ryo from 1up to me. It was the name I knew you by, and the name I'll always remember you by. I remember reading your blogs, and commenting as much as I could. Always about various topics. I remember our conversation about the whole Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'neal drama. You were truly someone special.
Hell, you came out of your way to pick me up and take me to Comic Con two years ago. And forever I'll be grateful for that. It was one of the best times I've had at Comic Con. And that pizza joint you took me and Marie to was fantastic.
When Marie told me via Gmail about what had happened I was in shock. I'm holding back tears right now. How can someone so great as you no longer be part of this world? I feel so helpless now as the time has gone. I remember you starting up your digital ink blog iDorkus. I used to read it on my blog reader. I would see you pop online on Xbox Live. I remember having a couple message conversations on there.
If there is one thing I could tell Ryo right now, it would be thank you. You, and your family are some of the most important people on 1up. Your legacy will live on forever. In my book, you are beyond a "Total Mozart" or "Hardcore." You gave 1up a personality that'll never be replaced. Thanks for being so kind. I'll miss reading your latest endeavors.~ Ralph Manzanares
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